Windows 7: WMP can not play all MP4 files

CyrexC14 · 01 Aug 2010

Hi

I'm new to Windows 7.
I have a bunch of Video files, most of them are mp4.

My new computer is a windows 7 WMP and it can not play some of my new mp4.
I get sound, but the video is distorted with huge lagging pixels.

If i play the file in VLC or Live movie maker, the file plays just fine.

what to do?

/C

Jacee · 01 Aug 2010

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CyrexC14 · 01 Aug 2010

Hi
Well I figured that it was not a codec problem, since the other two players could play them,
Anyways I have tried with K-lite and Codec essentials, I have not tried Shark, should this be better ?

rgds
cyrex

noobvious · 01 Aug 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by CyrexC14

Hi
Well I figured that it was not a codec problem, since the other two players could play them,
Anyways I have tried with K-lite and Codec essentials, I have not tried Shark, should this be better ?

rgds
cyrex

The codec required comes with VLC, it doesn't with WMP. I have the Shark codec package and my WMP plays everything now.

Shark007 · 01 Aug 2010

If trying the Shark007 codecs, please know that I have a few MP4 samples (with subs) that require me to disable Windows Media Foundation on the SWAP TAB of the installed settings application to get them to play properly.

CyrexC14 · 02 Aug 2010

Here is what happen.

I installed the Codec - no change
I tried to fix it using the shark config - no change
I used the " Shark recommended settings" - It Works !!

I have not tested if it have trashed anything else yet, but it seems to have done the trick.
Thank you all for your help

CyrexC14

Windows 7: WMP can not play all MP4 files

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